Open 24/7 · Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County

(323) 997-8867
Crenshaw Lock

Key Duplication in Ventura · 24/7 mobile

Key Duplication in Ventura, California

Crenshaw Lock Company offers mobile key duplication in Ventura, California, cutting and copying house, office, mailbox and restricted keys at your location. We are available 24/7 and have served the area since 1987. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your key and get started.

  • Mobile to your Ventura location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
Call (323) 997-8867or tap to call — we answer 24/7
Key cutting machine duplicating a brass key
Open now(323) 997-8867

A spare key is one of the cheapest forms of insurance a household or business can own, and it is easy to put off until the day you need it. In Ventura, where homes range from 1920s Craftsman bungalows near Main Street to canal-front houses in Ventura Keys, the key in your pocket may be older, more worn, or more specialized than you think. Crenshaw Lock Company comes to you with the equipment to cut and copy keys on location, so you do not have to hunt for a counter or leave your property unattended.

We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, and that is by design: our technician arrives with the tools, and the work happens at your door, your office, or your vehicle-side. Owner and lead technician David Shar has run the business since 1987, and that long history with residential and commercial hardware matters when a key is worn smooth, a blank is unusual, or a lock is a century old.

Key duplication sounds simple, but results depend on the condition of the original, the type of keyway, and whether the key is standard or restricted. A copy made from a worn key can inherit that wear and fail in the lock. We look at the original and the lock together, so the copy turns smoothly rather than just looking right. We can also tell you honestly when a key should be re-cut from the lock itself instead of copied from a tired original.

How it works in Ventura

  1. 1

    Tell us what you need copied

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the key: house, office, mailbox, padlock, or something stamped with a restriction. Tell us roughly how many copies you want and where in Ventura you are. We are available 24/7, so you can call whenever it suits you.

  2. 2

    We come to your location

    Because we are fully mobile, the technician travels to your home, shop, or workplace, whether that is a bungalow in Midtown, a house in Pierpont, or an office off Victoria Avenue. There is no counter to visit and nothing for you to drop off.

  3. 3

    Inspect the original and the lock

    Before cutting, we examine the original key for wear, bends, and cracks, and check how it performs in the lock. If the key is badly worn, we may recommend cutting from the lock's mechanism instead, so the new copy is better than the original.

  4. 4

    Cut and fit the copies

    We identify the correct blank and keyway, cut the copies on site, and deburr them so they do not catch or shed metal in the lock. Restricted or high-security keys follow a different path, covered by the authorization requirements of the system.

  5. 5

    Test every key in the real lock

    Each new key is tried in the actual lock, several times, including a deadbolt and latch if applicable. A copy that only works with some jiggling is not finished, so we adjust or recut until it operates cleanly.

  6. 6

    Label and advise

    We hand over the keys and suggest sensible habits: keeping one spare off-site, avoiding copying copies, and noting which key belongs to which door. If hardware looks corroded or failing, we tell you plainly so you can decide what to do.

Need key duplication in Ventura?

24/7 Mobile Locksmith across Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County. We answer 24/7.

Call (323) 997-8867

What affects the price

  • The type of key: a standard house key is a different job from a restricted, high-security, or dimple key that needs specialized blanks and authorization.
  • The number of copies requested, and whether you are copying one key or rekeying a whole set of doors to match.
  • The condition of the original: a worn key may need to be re-cut from the lock rather than copied, which changes the time and tooling involved.
  • The age and style of the hardware: antique mortise locks and period keys common in historic Ventura homes can need hard-to-find blanks or hand fitting.
  • Location and time of day, since we are mobile and available around the clock, including nights and weekends.
  • Salt-air corrosion on beachfront locks, which may mean the lock itself needs attention for a new key to work properly.

Why Ventura chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we bring the key machines to you, so nothing is dropped off and there is no storefront trip.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work, so older and unusual hardware is familiar territory.
  • Every copy is tested in the actual lock before we leave, not just compared by eye to the original.
  • We handle antique and period keys, including the mortise hardware found in Craftsman and Spanish Revival homes, and tell you honestly when a blank can't be matched exactly.
  • We respect restricted key systems and will not duplicate a keyway that requires authorization without proper proof.
  • Available 24/7, so a missing spare or an after-hours need does not have to wait for business hours.

Key Duplication across Ventura

Ventura is a city with layers. Downtown Ventura and Midtown, in ZIP codes 93001 and 93003, hold Craftsman bungalows and Spanish Colonial Revival homes from the early twentieth century, and historic commercial buildings along Main Street, not far from Mission San Buenaventura, founded in 1782. Many of these properties still carry original mortise locks and period hardware. Keys for these locks are often old, soft, and worn, and a duplicate needs careful fitting. We work with preservation-minded owners who want to keep original hardware working instead of replacing it.

Near the water, the picture changes. Pierpont and Ventura Keys have beach- and canal-front homes, some with boat docks, and salt air is hard on brass, steel, and especially the small internal parts of a lock. Keys that stick or turn stiffly in these homes often point to corrosion, not a bad cut. We check the lock when we copy, because a perfect new key in a corroded cylinder still fails. If you manage a vacation rental near the Ventura Pier and Main Street, extra keys for guests, cleaners, and property managers are a practical use of our mobile service.

We also serve Hobson Heights and the hillside neighborhoods, newer tract homes in East Ventura (including ZIP 93004), and businesses around Victoria Avenue, Harbor Boulevard, and the Ventura Harbor. Whether you are off US-101, SR-33, or SR-126, or tucked into a street near Grant Park and the Serra Cross, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

Locked out or need a locksmith now?

24/7 Mobile Locksmith across Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County. We answer 24/7.

Call (323) 997-8867

Other Ventura locksmith services

See all of our Ventura services, or our citywide key duplication page.

Key Duplication in Ventura — FAQs

Do you have a shop I can bring my key to in Ventura?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. Our technician comes to your home, office, or other location in Ventura and cuts the copies there. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange it.
Can you copy keys at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 whenever you need a spare key cut.
Can you duplicate old keys for historic homes near Main Street?
Often, yes. Many downtown Ventura homes and buildings have original mortise locks and older keys. We examine the key and lock, try to match the blank, and fit the copy by hand if needed. If an exact blank is unavailable, we will say so and discuss options.
What if my key is too worn to copy well?
A copy of a worn key inherits the wear. In that case we may recommend cutting a new key from the lock's own mechanism so it operates smoothly, rather than copying a tired original.
Can you copy a key stamped 'Do Not Duplicate'?
That stamp is not always legally binding, but restricted keyways use controlled blanks and authorization. We will not copy a restricted system without proper authorization. We can explain how to get authorized copies through the system's owner of record.
Do you cut mailbox and office keys too?
Yes. We cut house, office, mailbox, and many padlock keys on location. If you are unsure what type of key you have, describe it when you call (323) 997-8867 and we will help identify it.
My key sticks at my Ventura Keys home. Is the new key the problem?
Not always. Salt air can corrode cylinders and make even good keys stick. We test each copy in the real lock and will tell you if the lock itself needs cleaning, repair, or replacement.
How do I get an accurate quote?
Price depends on the key type, number of copies, condition of the original, and hardware age. Describe your situation when you call (323) 997-8867 and we will explain what affects the cost before work begins.
DS

Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

Call (323) 997-8867 · Open 24/7